The Victor Ikpeba Football Challenge 5-aside tournament in Delta State reached its semi-final stage, delivering a day of unexpected outcomes and spectacular performances.
In the Under 17 category, Ichofe Wanderers Academy staged a remarkable comeback, overturning a 2-goal deficit in the last 9 minutes of the second half against Sporting FC.
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Coach Millar’s strategic double substitution played a crucial role, enabling Ichofe Wanderers to level the score and secure a winning goal, knocking out the more experienced Sporting FC.
Golden Friends Academy showcased dominance, thrashing Champions Cathedral FC 5-2, earning them a spot in the semi-finals where they will face Ichofe Wanderers FA at 11:45 am.
In a surprising turn of events, the Great Avengers experienced a 6-2 upset against Lord Mark Academy.
The winner between Lord Mark Academy and Eselemo Diamond Academy, scheduled to kick off at 11 am, will face Successful Pillars in one of the highly anticipated semi-finals at 2 pm.
The under 13 category’s matchday 3 features a clash between Venlencia and Orion Academy at 8 am, followed by a battle between Successful Pillars and Golden Friends at 9:30 am.
Noteworthy personalities, including the host and 1997 Africa footballer of the year, Victor Ikpeba, along with other dignitaries, are expected to grace the high-stakes matches today at the Chevron Cooperative high-breed astroturf field at the Army Estate, Off Effurun Sapele express road, just after the Effurun bridge. The soccer spectacle promises to be a memorable showcase of talent and determination.
